The whole-foods, plant-based diet (WFPB diet) focuses on eating whole (unprocessed or minimally processed) foods, especially whole plant foods. It limits or excludes animal products. It excludes refined foods. Studies show that a WFPB diet can prevent, treat, and even reverse major diseases like heart disease.
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- Can prevent and reduce high blood pressureStudies have shown that plant-based diets can effectively lower high blood pressure. A whole foods, plant-based diet will keep your blood pressure in check.
- Can prevent, treat, and even reverse heart diseaseThe WFPB diet has been shown in clinical studies to effectively prevent the onset of heart disease. The same kinds of studies also show that this diet can treat and even reverse cases of heart disease.
- Can offer many other health benefitsA notable body of research indicates the various health benefits of consistently eating an array of fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, nuts, seeds, whole grains, beans, legumes, and water. Besides the three main benefits stated above, a WFPB diet offers other benefits like weight loss and longevity.
- Can prevent and cure type 2 diabetesStudies have shown that plant-based diets can effectively prevent and cure type 2 diabetes.